Selaginella umbrosa
Spikemoss
Also known as: Selaginella erythropus var. major Spring +4 more
- Selaginella erythropus var. major Spring
- Selaginella erythropus var. majus Spring
- Selaginella lemairei Hieron.
- Selaginella umbrosa Kuntze
- Selaginella umbrosa Kunze
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Originating in North America and South America, Selaginella umbrosa (commonly known as Spikemoss) is a plant belonging to the Selaginellaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Windward Is.
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Hawaii, Queensland